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Sargans Climate by Month

The climate in Sargans is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Sargans, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold 1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -8°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sargans experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2019 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 245 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 121 mm of snowfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Sargans, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (11 KM, 7 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Sargans in Switzerland

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Sargans?
    Rainy season in Sargans occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Sargans?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sargans?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sargans?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sargans?
    June tops the wettest month list with 245 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sargans?
    January is the driest month with 121 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sargans?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sargans

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | -4°C
    S 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    5°C | 0°C
    S 11 km/h
    2.8 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sun   Dec 15
    3°C | -3°C
    NW 14 km/h
    6.7 mm
    overcast and sleet

    overcast and sleet